Milk Basics
Where does milk come from?
cows
Name one dairy product besides milk.
Cheese, yogurt, cream, butter, etc.
What cheese to people often sprinkle on pasta?
Parmesan
What part of the cow holds milk?
The udder
What state is Shatto Dairy Farm in?
Missouri
What color is most milk when you buy it?
White
What dairy food is often eaten with cereal?
Milk
What cheese is famous for having holes?
Swiss
What comes first--milking the cows or bottling the milk?
Milking the cows
What breeds of cows does Shatto raise?
Holstein and Jersey cows
What do you call a baby cow?
A calf
What dairy food is used on top of pizza?
Mozzarella cheese
What cheese is also the name of a color?
Blue cheese
What nutrient in milk helps your muscles grow?
Protein
Why does Shatto use glass bottles instead of plastic?
They keep milk colder, fresher, and can be reused.
True or False: Chocolate milk comes from brown cows
False!
What dairy food is thick, tangy, and often flavored?
Yogurt
What cheese is known for being really soft and spreadable?
Cream cheese
What kind of milk can vegetarians drink?
Soy milk, almond milk, plant-based milk (not from cows)
What hormones do Shatto cows not receive?
Artificial growth hormones
What is it called when milk is heated to kill bacteria?
Pasteurization
What dairy product is churned from cream?
butter
Name 10 types of cheese.
Cheddar, swiss, American, gouda, pepperjack, monterey jack, colby jack, havarti, muenster, blue cheese, mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, etc.
What is buttermilk?
The liquid leftover after making butter
On average, how many gallons of milk does one Shatto cow produce per day?
6-7 gallons